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Patrick Allen

NLJ columnist

Patrick Allen, NLJ columnist, managing and senior partner of Hodge Jones & Allen. Founder and Chair of the Progressive Economy Forum (www.progressiveeconomyforum.com). Patrick sat as a Deputy District Judge for 16 years (PAllen@hja.netwww.hja.net)

NLJ columnist

Patrick Allen, NLJ columnist, managing and senior partner of Hodge Jones & Allen. Founder and Chair of the Progressive Economy Forum (www.progressiveeconomyforum.com). Patrick sat as a Deputy District Judge for 16 years (PAllen@hja.netwww.hja.net)

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
Patrick Allen & Bahareh Amani highlight the importance of championing diversity & inclusion
The pandemic has revealed the bankruptcy of austerity ideology, says Patrick Allen
Sir Keir Starmer’s appointment marks the return of an effective opposition, says Patrick Allen

Unforeseen costs can be unavoidable, but amending a budget upwards is no easy task, as Patrick Allen & Riffat Yaqub explain

Patrick Allen predicts an uplift in the number of law firms converting to co-ownership

All hail R (Unison) v Lord Chancellor & the Justice Select Committee, says Patrick Allen

Three cases restore Patrick Allen’s faith in civil justice

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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